2.3L ('02-'11) What is this bracket for?

[malacarr]

I can see where it appears to also hold the A/C compressor, but what is all that other support for. It looks like you could remove it and use some shorter bolts for the A/C compressor. Clearly there is nothing attached to it. I did look at a couple of other engine bays that seem to have something there (added that screenshot as well) but I have no idea as what it is. Is my truck missing something?

 

[fred024]

That is a resonance chamber to quiet down intake air flow. I get the impression it is not required. Others may know if it is important for some reason.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Your a/c compressor is on the other side of the engine isn't it?

 

[SenorNoob]

Yeah, that the power steering pump. And definitely plumbed into the intake. The plugs in yours look factory though. So I'm guessing not required. Just cheaper not to deign a smaller bracket for the trucks that didn't have it.,

 

[malacarr]

Your a/c compressor is on the other side of the engine isn't it?

Yeah, I guess that is the power steering pump. Didn't look at it that closely. But the same would apply if I was to use shorter bolts for it and then the unused bracket could go away I would thing.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Yeah, I guess that is the power steering pump. Didn't look at it that closely. But the same would apply if I was to use shorter bolts for it and then the unused bracket could go away I would thing.

It certainly wouldn't be that easy. I'm sure belt alignment goes wonky without some accurate spacers.

 

[SenorNoob]

If you really wanna get rid of the part of bracket hanging out there,.